Theology Shaped by Society: Sociological Theology Volume 2

by Robin Gill, Thomas Hughson, Bruce Kaye, Martyn Percy

Overview

Theology Shaped by Society argues that theology can be seen as a 'socially constructed reality' that is sometimes dangerously related to power but, at other times, is a positively engaged discipline taking the risk of being shaped by particular societies and cultures. From this second perspective theology is seen properly as a thoroughly relational discipline, as itself a social system. Gill examines mission shaped by society and maps this in practical terms by examining recent religious trends in York. He also shows how music can imaginatively shape theology and reveal unexpected resonances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409483724
Publisher:	Ashgate Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	10/28/2012
Series:	Ashgate Contemporary Ecclesiology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

Robin Gill is currently Professor of Applied Theology, University of Kent at Canterbury. He has written extensively in the fields of Applied Theology, Christian Ethics, health care, and the church, producing a large number of leading books and papers. His previous appointments include: Michael Ramsey Professor of Modern Theology, University of Kent; William Leech Professorial Fellow in Applied Theology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne; Senior Lecturer and Associate Dean, Department of Christian Ethics and Practical Theology, University of Edinburgh; Lecturer, Anglican Theological College, Papua New Guinea. He is also a Council Member, Nuffield Council on Bioethics; Member of British Medical Association's Medical Ethics Committee; and has chaired many other committees and societies.

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction; Part I Theology Socially Structured: Theology and the sociology of knowledge; The social determinants of theology; Determinants in the Churches' responses to abortion; Power, conflict and inconsistency; Theology: a social system. Part II Mission and Social Change: Mission shaped by society: York revisited. Part III Music Shaping Theology: Music shaping Christian identity; Theology exemplified by music; Works cited; Index.

Editorial Reviews

'Each [of Gill’s trilogy] can be read on its own. More importantly, each is a rich quarry of knowledge and insights, summaries of classic arguments, and deeply interacting and productive trails to follow. And this applies to whatever you are doing in theology and religious life because all involves sociological knowledge of some kind or other.' Crucible '... for those interested how Christianity has been studied in Britain over recent decades, Gill offers a good selection of approaches.' The Expository Times 'Robin Gill’s Theology Shaped by Society and Society Shaped by Theology complete his trilogy on sociological theology, which began with Theology in a Social Context... Gill’s examination of the issues involved in relating theology and sociology has lasting relevance. These three volumes bear witness to a pioneering intellectual endeavour.' Church Times 'Together [the three volumes] constitute Gill's systematic account of his "theological social system", his "sociological theology". They collate a lifetime's work of substantial breadth and depth, a testimony to the care and persistence of its academic and clerical author. Gill's three volumes hang together as a considerable academic contribution.' Themelios

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